About
Sonia Gulati, PhD is a Principal at the Global BioAccess Fund, with a background spanning life sciences venture capital, biotechnology strategy consulting, and basic science research. She previously served as an Executive in Residence at Kairos Ventures, where she worked on venture creation and acted as interim CEO for new portfolio companies, and earlier managed the life sciences portfolio as Assistant Director at New York Ventures. She earned her PhD from Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and holds a B.A. from Barnard College, Columbia University.
Invests in
BiotechHealthtech
Experience
- Global BioAccess FundPrincipalcurrent2021 β presentNew York, New York
- TigaTxDirector, Board of Directorscurrent2022 β presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
- Kairos VenturesExecutive in Residence2019 β 2021Greater New York City Area
- 1200 PharmaDirector, Board of Directors2021
- Pinpoint TherapeuticsDirector, Board of Directors2020 β 2021
- GLS TherapeuticsDirector, Board of Directors & Interim CEO2020 β 2021
- NuvoNuroDirector, Board of Directors & Interim CEO2020 β 2021
- Actinobac Biomed, Inc.Director, Board of Directors & Interim CEO2020 β 2021
- NeuroNovus TherapeuticsDirector, Board of Directors & Interim CEO2020 β 2021
- New York VenturesAssistant Director2016 β 2018Greater New York City Area
- BluePrint Research GroupConsultant2016Greater New York City Area
- BluePrint Research GroupSenior Associate2015 β 2016Greater New York City Area
- Columbia University in the City of New YorkPostdoctoral Fellow2011 β 2014Greater New York City Area
- Harlem BiospaceBiotech Venture Associate2014Greater New York City Area
- FreelanceScience Writer2002 β 2012Greater New York City Area
Education
- Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and SciencesDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)2005 β 2011
- Barnard College, Columbia UniversityBachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Skills & more
Biotechnology4Research3Product Launch2Science2Biochemistry4Molecular Biology4Due DiligenceVenture Capital1Life Sciences1
Languages English Β· Hindi
From Sonia's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences2
Shared employers
Also worked at Global BioAccess Fund1
Also worked at Kairos Ventures10
Pascal KroteePrincipal, Ph.D. at RiverVest Venture PartnersNikos IatropoulosManaging Partner at IA GlobalJim DemetriadesCEO and Founder at Kairos Venture Investments, LlcAlex AndrianopoulosChief R&D Officer at Kairos Venture Investments, LlcJosh PalmerPrincipal, Physical Sciences Investments at Kairos Venture Investments, LlcTodd ThomsonChief Operating and Financial Officer at Kairos Venture Investments, Llc
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Also worked at Actinobac Biomed, Inc.1
Also worked at BluePrint Research Group2
Colleagues at Global BioAccess Fund
Bruce Roberts
Managing Partner at Global BioAccess Fund
Dave Praharaj
Senior Associate at Global BioAccess Fund
Dave Praharaj, MD
Senior Associate at Global BioAccess Fund
Kevin Cyr
Research Associate at Global BioAccess Fund
Kevin Cyr, MD
Research Associate at Global BioAccess Fund
Lisa Wisniewski
Managing Director at Global BioAccess Fund
Lisa Wisniewski, PhD
Managing Director at Global BioAccess Fund
Michael Krepps
Venture Partner at Global BioAccess Fund











